Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
229-347-8
Name of the chemical
Ammonium nitrate (AN)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-03-01
Product name
Ammonium nitrate
Substance name
Ammonium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric Acid Ammonium Salt, Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer
CAS No.
6484-52-2
Emergency telephone
1-973-420-4972
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Company Information
company name
Chemical Store Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@ChemicalStore.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Classification O;R8, Xi;R36 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3 H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. Hazard summary Irritating to eyes.
Environmental hazards
Not classified for hazards to the environment. Specific hazards Dust may irritate skin and the respiratory system. May cause discomfort if swallowed. Main symptoms May cause redness and pain. Cough.
2.2 Label elements
Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended Contains: Ammonium nitrate
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
None
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
